Dr. Shelley Godsland

Professor

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Biography

Professor Shelley Godsland specializes in Spanish and Latin American literature, focusing on women's fiction, crime narratives, and themes of violence in the Spanish-speaking world. She has gained recognition as an international authority in the analysis of female-authored crime writing and has developed innovative methodologies for exploring women's narratives in crime fiction. Her contributions include organizing a major scholarly conference on Iberian noir literature and editing collections that address the intersection of academic approaches to popular culture. Shelley has been invited to give keynote speeches at numerous international conferences, demonstrating her relevance in both academic circles and media discussions around gender issues in literature. She received her BA with First Class Honours, as well as an MA and PhD from UK institutions within the prestigious Russell Group. As the founding director of the Crime Fictions Research Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University, she continues to promote the study of detective writing in various languages, while also engaging in various PhD supervisorial responsibilities at the University of Amsterdam.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Teaching and researching in Spanish and Latin American Literature, with a focus on women's fiction and crime narratives.

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

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